Show New Prods. at Current Shows?

[c00p]

I was just wondering what y'all thought about showing some of the new products at your current shows? I typically wait until right before the new season (like 1 week before) to show anything. But do you think it would be a good or bad idea to show now? I've had people in the past at shows where I've shown the new products get a little upset when they can't buy what I'm showing. So, that's why I'm concerned about showing the new stuff now. That's why I'm asking your opinion!!!

 

[Brandi2007]

I tease them a bit with a few but right now I am focusing on the February special because I want to fill that month first! If you are satisfied with your February calendar then go ahead and promote for March!

 

[DebbieJ]

Don't show or talk about anything unless your February calendar is how you want it to be. I want more shows for Feb so I am not saying or showing anything at my shows this weekend.

 

[Jules711]

I usually just bring the mini catalogs at the end of February. I find it's best to give it to them after they order though. Otherwise, they just want everything that's new.

 

[Deannasbiz]

I think I am going to bring the bar board/ knife combo just to give a little tease. Then they can see the new spring color and get excited.

 

[c00p]

Well, I ended up taking a few things to my show this am and I told them that I didn't know if I should show them or not....but everyone was glad I did and they were impressed too!!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

A fellow Consultant had a show on Thursday. She ONLY took the pinch bowls, to "tease" them. She also took mini-catalogs, but purposely left them in her car. She told them that, although she has some mini catalogs, she is limited on how many she has right now; however, whoever booked a show that night would get one. Only 4 guests, but 2 booked.

Guess she might have a good idea, huh?

Paula

 

[cathyskitchen]

I mention that new products are coming out in March, but that's it. If someone books a show in March or April, I give them a host packet with the new catalogs, and they get to see them then. Otherwise, I just don't make a big deal about it. I try to promote the discontinuing items (get 'em now before they're gone) before trying to sell things we can't even sell yet. It's more of a booking tool to me than anything, so I'll probably talk about them more in my Feb. shows, but still won't bring anything.

 

[jrstephens]

I am going to show mine beginning at my next one on Feb 7th. I am fully booked for Feb and want to get started on March. I may not take the actual products but just take a mini-catalog to pass around. I did that at my show last night - I got 3 bookings! One for Feb, one for March and one has not decided yet.